Good News Friday April 10, 2026

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Temple High School is sending 53 students to the Skills USA State Leadership and Skills conference in Corpus Christi this week.

The students from the school’s automotive, manufacturing, and construction programs qualified after competing at the District 10 conference in Hutto last weekend.

Temple also produced seven district champions, including students in collision repair, paint refinishing, and manufacturing.

Chancellor Dr. Michele Carter has been selected as one of just 23 community college leaders nationwide for the prestigious Aspen Institute Presidents Fellowship.

The year-long program brings together community college leaders to develop strategies that improve student success, strengthen workforce alignment, and expand economic mobility.

This creates clear pathways that help students achieve educational and career goals.

The La Vega boys have won their first ever state championship in soccer.

The Pirates beat Lake Dallas 1 to 0.

The Pirates’ lone goal was scored by sophomore Angel Cervantes Valvillo in the opening minutes of the second half.

He was also selected as the the State Championship MVP.

Head Coach Manuel Gibson and his squad finish their 2025-2026 campaign with an overall record of 27-2.